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1 Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department The role of public health is to: PROMOT E community-wide wellness, PREVENT disease, and PROTECT the community from infectious diseases, environmental hazards, and epidemics March 23, 2016 Shannon Jones III, Director Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Austin Neighborhood Council Profile of Health Inequalities in Austin/Travis County Lady Bird Lake by DayLady Bird Lake by Day by Anne Worner

2 Overview Social determinants of health. Leading causes of death and disease prevalence. Critical Health Indicator report. Services offered by Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department. Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

3 Education Education trends by Census Tract  Adults 25 or older without high school diploma are primarily located in Southeast Austin and Travis County. Map exported from Community Commons., American Community Survey (ACS), 2009, 5- year estimates. Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

4 Poverty Community Commons 11/17/2015 Map Legend Poverty Trends by Census Tract  Higher percentages of the populations living below the poverty level are located in Central Corridor. Map exported from Community Commons. American Community Survey (ACS), 2009, 5- year estimates. Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

5 Unemployment Community Commons 11/17/2015 Map Legend Unemployed Workers, Percent by Track, ACS 2009-13 This map demonstrates unemployment. Unemployment is based upon the total working civilian (non-military) labor force. The labor force is based upon population age 16+. Map exported from Community Commons and includes aggregate data from 2009-2013 5 year estimates of the American Community Survey. Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

6 2012 Poverty Rates by Age Group, Race and Ethnicity American Community Survey, 2012, 1-year Estimates Series Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

7 Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates for Seven Leading Causes of Death by Race/Ethnicity, Travis County 2011 - 2013 Hispanic, all races Black, non-hispanic White, non-hispanic Data Source: Texas Department of State Health Services Vital StatisticsAge Adjustment Uses 2000 Standard Population Cause of Death 80 160 200 40 0 120 22 20 16 12 30 27 119 192 149 104 131 35 33 53 37 38 47 54 202 24 12 Cancer Alzheimer’s Diabetes Stroke Chronic Lung Disease Heart Disease Accidents Rate per 100,000 Population

8 Chronic Disease & Tobacco Use Prevalence by Income Level 2011-2014 Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

9 Source: Texas Department of State Health Services (2014). Austin, TX: Center for Health Statistics Teen Births Teen Births by Race/Ethnicity, Travis County, 2012 Race/Ethnicity Mother’s Age 14 & Under15-1718-19 White, Non-Hispanic 03481 Black, Non-Hispanic 03485 Hispanic 14322546 Other/ Multi-Racial 0017 All Races 14 390 729 Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

10 Data Source: TB/HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch, Texas Department of State Health Services YEAR 2003200420052006200720082009201020112012 1,000 600 400 200 0 800 Rate per 100,000 Gonorrhea Incidence Rates by Race/Ethnicity, Travis County, 2003-2012 Hispanic, all racesWhite, non-hispanicOther Black, non-hispanic

11 Source: Texas Department of State Health Services, eHARS 0.0 200.0 300.0 800.0 900.0 100.0 400.0 500.0 700.0 600.0 WhiteBlackHispanic Other X x x x x x x x Year 2006200720082009201020112012 Rates per 100,000, Prevalence Rates for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS by Race/Ethnicity, Austin Transitional Grant Area, 2006 - 2012

12 YEAR 200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011 25 20 15 10 5 0 Rate per 1,000 Live Births * Due to low number of infant deaths, rates were not calculated for 2011 Data Source: Center for Health Statistics, Texas Department of State Health Services Black, non-hispanic * Hispanic, all races White, non-hispanic * Infant Mortality Rates by Race /Ethnicity for for Travis County, 2000 - 2011

13 Services We Offer Services to help people meet needs across the lifespan, such as immunizations, shelter, food, clothing, and job assistance. Screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, Services for those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Nutritional support through the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC). Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

14 Services We Offer Inspection and permitting of restaurants and food establishments. Outreach and education on topics such as diabetes, tobacco cessation, mother-friendly workplaces, and injury prevention. Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department

15 Services We Offer 15 Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department Helping people in need during and after natural and man-made disasters. Birth and Death Certificates Case Management Neighborhood Centers Youth development for ages 16-24

16 ? ? ? QUESTIONS ? ? ? Presented by Shannon Jones, III, Director Austin / Travis County Health and Human Services March 23, 2016


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